09 Jun
Posted by Jim Mackie as About Andalucia, Andalucia History, Historical places, Malaga
Located 85km from Malaga in the Antequera region of Malaga province close to the boarder with Cordoba and Seville provinces is the pretty Andalucian village of Alameda.
The landscape around the village is mostly flat and covered in an abundance of olive groves.
The history of the village days back to 2,500 BC during the Chalcolithic or [...]
05 Jun
Posted by Jim Mackie as Andalucia History, Granada, Historical places, Living in Andalucia
The beautiful city of Granada in Andalulcia has a host of tourist attractions which include the stunning Alhambra Palace and the Capilla Real (Royal Chapel) and the adjoining Cathedral
There are many other historical buildings and magnificent gardens ,all of which attract many visitors each year, however hidden away in the streets of the city are [...]
03 Jun
Posted by Jim Mackie as About Andalucia, Andalucia History, Andalusian Food, Events, Malaga, Marbella
There are many reasons why a trip to Marbella should be on your list of places to visit in Andalucia, from its famous beaches to its outstanding nightlife this popular city located on the Costa del Sol has something to offer everyone.
A trip is a must but when a good time to visit; well the [...]
02 Jun
Posted by Jim Mackie as About Andalucia, Andalucia History, Living in Andalucia, Nature
The village of Humilladero is located in the beautiful Antequera lowlands, right on the border of the provinces of Malaga and Seville. The surrounding countrysideto the north of the village is flat and is dominated by dry land farming, mainly grain fields and olive trees although the southern area of the village is overlooked [...]
15 May
Posted by Jim Mackie as About Andalucia, Andalucia History, Cadiz, Historical places, Malaga, Nature
Located in the westernmost part of the province of Málaga, where it borders the the province of Cádiz you can find the beautiful Andalucian village of Cortes de la Frontera. In the area you will find the stunning Los Alcornocales (170,000 hectares) and Sierra de Grazalema (50,000 hectares) Nature Parks which makes this village [...]